Babies are part of The Sims 4.

The Sims 4 added 15 million players in the past year

The Sims 4 celebrated its 10tha anniversary in September. You’d think that an aging game like that wouldn’t be much of a sales powerhouse anymore, but players continue to flock to EA’s social simulator.

As part of its report for its Q2 FY25 earnings, EA noted that The Sims 4 attracted 15 million new players over the past year. On top of that, EA also noted, “Increased engagement led to higher-than-expected net bookings for the franchise in Q2.”

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.